Groupe Les Échos-Le Parisien Production Assistant (Apprenticeship)
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
About Groupe Les Échos-Le Parisien
Connaissance des Arts is France’s long‑established, prestige magazine dedicated to the visual arts, integrated within Groupe Les Échos‑Le Parisien and ultimately part of the LVMH family. The title operates at the intersection of press, publishing and cultural events, delivering editorial content for an audience of collectors, professionals and enthusiasts.
Connaissance des Arts — Production Assistant (apprenticeship) in Paris. Assist production for the magazine, prepress, supplier coordination and digital proofs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the head of production in the end‑to‑end manufacture of the monthly magazine and special issues.
- Request and compare quotes; liaise with printers, paper suppliers and other external vendors to coordinate schedules and costs.
- Supervise photogravure processes and monitor colour/plate preparation.
- Produce and manage digital proofs; perform precise prepress file preparation for print and digital editions.
- Draft and issue purchase orders and production briefs.
- Verify incoming and outgoing files; perform quality control checks at key production stages.
- Inspect printed elements during production runs and report non‑conformities.
- Participate in archiving of master files and delivered editions; prepare assets for digital publication.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a higher education programme in print production/publishing (BTS Fabrication/Édition or equivalent).
- Genuine interest in printed matter and the world of art and cultural publishing.
- High level of attention to detail and methodical approach to quality control.
- Good organisational and communication skills for supplier coordination and internal liaison.
- Capacity to work full‑time on an alternating work‑study schedule.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level — suitable for beginners and students in an alternance/apprenticeship programme; prior professional experience in magazine production is not required.
Education
Enrolled in BTS Fabrication/Édition or equivalent vocational/higher education in print production or publishing.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The editorial and production teams operate in a collegial, creative publishing environment focused on cultural excellence. Employees engage closely with craft‑driven processes, collaborate with external printers and suppliers, and contribute to a title with deep roots in the French art world.
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